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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 81.48 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 81.48 and 41.84 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 81.48 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/81.48 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 81.48 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 3,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409.12/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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